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Letter: Keep children inside when mowing grass

We are in the middle of mowing season. I would like to remind people of the importance of lawnmower safety. On May 9, 2008, I ... Read more

by Post Letters, Thursday, July 25, 2019 12:00 am

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Letter: All should be outraged at comments

I am deeply saddened and angered by the escalating racism and white supremacy vitriol towards people of color, people of different ethnicities and people of ... Read more

by Post Letters, Wednesday, July 24, 2019 12:00 am

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Letter: Democrats insult as Trump makes America great

I do not think I have ever read a more left-leaning Post opinion page than Sunday. The president is a racist, white America is racist, ... Read more

by Post Letters, Wednesday, July 24, 2019 12:00 am

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Letter: Trump is following a familiar playbook

As I watched the Trump rally in Greenville, it brought to mind films of the Nazi and fascist rallies in Germany and Italy in the ... Read more

by Post Letters, Sunday, July 21, 2019 12:00 am

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Letter: Go deeper than calling President Trump racist

The recent racist and disparaging tweets made by President Donald Trump have stirred much debate. However, this debate is not new, and these comments are ... Read more

by Post Letters, Sunday, July 21, 2019 12:00 am

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Letter: What is happening to Christians in America?

I try to refrain from using passages of scripture in order to support a political point. However, in the midst of our current immigration debate, ... Read more

by Post Letters, Sunday, July 21, 2019 12:00 am

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Letter: Medicaid expansion is modern-day second amendment

On December 15, 1791, the Second Amendment was ratified by Congress as part of the Bill of Rights. The primary motivations behind the amendment were ... Read more

by Post Letters, Thursday, July 18, 2019 12:00 am

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Letter: Who’s the real communist?

In response to President Donald Trump’s incredibly racist comments about the four Democrat women congressman, Sen. Lindsay Graham, R-S.C., said it’s OK because they are ... Read more

by Post Letters, Wednesday, July 17, 2019 12:00 am

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Letter: Trump reminds of Big Band Era tune

President Donald Trump is addressing domestic and foreign issues, but his “in your face” approach has brought negative criticism from voters and even members of ... Read more

by Post Letters, Wednesday, July 17, 2019 12:00 am

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Letter: ‘For the People’ Act does what court wouldn’t

Democracy is about trust in the system, and with The Supreme Court’s recent decision to punt on a fix for North Carolina’s partisan gerrymandering problem, ... Read more

by Post Letters, Tuesday, July 16, 2019 12:00 am

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Letter: Too many enjoy stirring the pot

First, I do not believe that I am racist. Second, I do not understand why the city of Salisbury is wanting to move a statue ... Read more

by Post Letters, Tuesday, July 16, 2019 12:00 am

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Letter: Consider words from Union officer

In regards to the removal of the statue “Fame,” maybe we should consider the words of Union officer in the Civil War Lt. Colonel Augustus ... Read more

by Post Letters, Thursday, July 11, 2019 12:00 am

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Letter: Where were the American flags?

We spent this Fourth of July in the mountains to beat the heat. We drove into Salisbury the evening of July 5th, and I counted ... Read more

by Post Letters, Thursday, July 11, 2019 12:00 am

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Letter: Give women ability to withdraw consent

In light of the current sex scandal involving Jefferey Epstein and probably other members of our ruling political class, it might be of interest to ... Read more

by Post Letters, Thursday, July 11, 2019 12:00 am

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Letter: Ways to prevent pets from being spooked

The Cabarrus County sheriff’s K-9 who bolted from his handler after being spooked by Fourth of July fireworks is fortunate. He was found safe, but ... Read more

by Post Letters, Thursday, July 11, 2019 12:00 am

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Letter: Hurley Park made time in Salisbury special

My husband and I had reason to be in Salisbury for three nights (June 29 – July 2) last week for evening events. We stayed ... Read more

by Post Letters, Sunday, July 7, 2019 12:00 am

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Letter: Letter about President Trump in poor taste

I really take offense to W.L. Pooles letter published Thursday (“Trump should have been awarded medal, too”) that President Donald Trump should be awarded a ... Read more

by Post Letters, Sunday, July 7, 2019 12:00 am

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Letter: Every little bit helps when recycling

Thank you for the “Ask Us” column attempting to clarify new recycling guidelines in Rowan County The reference to the Rowan county website is good, ... Read more

by Post Letters, Sunday, July 7, 2019 12:00 am

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Letter: Trump should have been awarded medal, too

President Donald Trump placed the Medal Of Honor around the neck of one of our bravest soldiers this week, but the soldier should have placed ... Read more

by Post Letters, Thursday, July 4, 2019 12:00 am

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Letter: Do candidates care about U.S. middle class?

After watching the presidential debate, I have to ask: do any of the participants care as much about the U.S. as they do about becoming ... Read more

by Post Letters, Thursday, July 4, 2019 12:00 am

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Letter: Reasons why keeping young folks is tough

Those wondering why it’s so difficult to keep our talented young folks here in Rowan/Salisbury or to attract talented young professionals that drive growth in ... Read more

by Post Letters, Wednesday, July 3, 2019 12:00 am

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Letter: ‘Fame’ should overlook fallen in cemetery

Integrating the graves of Union and Confederate war dead may be unthinkable for some, but there is precedent. Arlington National Cemetery has sections for both ... Read more

by Post Letters, Wednesday, July 3, 2019 12:00 am

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Letter: Another challenge deserves attention

I was delighted to read the article last week about the NAACP and police forming a joint task force against crime (“Police, NAACP partnering to ... Read more

by Post Letters, Wednesday, July 3, 2019 12:00 am

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Letter: ‘Fame’ may be next icon removed from its spot

Several decades ago, there were reports of Muslims in Afghanistan destroying monuments that were not politically correct. These monuments were several hundred years old but ... Read more

by Post Letters, Tuesday, July 2, 2019 12:00 am

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Letter: Plenty to be offended by other than ‘Fame’

America is the greatest country on earth, which is supported by the fact that more people are trying to get in than trying to get ... Read more

by Post Letters, Tuesday, July 2, 2019 12:00 am

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Letter: Symbology means ‘Fame’ can’t represent white supremacy

While I acknowledge the concept that “Fame” may make a percentage of people uncomfortable, I cannot view it as a symbol of white supremacy for ... Read more

by Post Letters, Sunday, June 30, 2019 12:00 am

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Letter: Two very different meanings

I’ve had a friend for over 40 years. He is not only a very good friend but a fine human being. Over the past 40 ... Read more

by Post Letters, Sunday, June 30, 2019 12:00 am

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Letter: Two issues about ‘Fame’ need addressing

I’ve heard and read all the reasons for moving “Fame.” Most of these problems were never voiced before it was vandalized by unknown instigators. I  ... Read more

by Post Letters, Sunday, June 30, 2019 12:00 am

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